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Buying a used BYD Atto 3 and not certain whether you are looking at the original or the Atto 3 Evo? For cable purposes it makes no difference. The Atto 3 reached UK driveways in 2023 and the Evo took over in April 2026, and both generations accept 11 kW on AC through the same inlet. What grew was the battery, 60.5 kWh to 74.8 kWh, and that changes how long a full charge takes rather than how quickly the car will take it.
Whichever one is sitting outside, it wants a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. Neither generation was sold with a Type 1 inlet, so that part of the decision is already made for you.
The 11 kW headline is a three-phase number. British domestic supplies are single phase, which puts the real ceiling at 7.4 kW on a home wallbox, and our 1-Phase, 32A cable hands the Atto 3 every watt of it. The 3-Phase 32A cable carries a 22 kW rating and is a perfectly good cable, but the car still stops at 11 kW, so it repays the extra only where a genuine three-phase supply exists, usually at work rather than at home.
There is one loose end worth tying off. A few UK review sites still list the original car as 7.4 kW with 11 kW as an option, while BYD's own UK specification puts 11 kW three-phase on as standard, and 11 kW is the figure behind the tables below. It is a disagreement with no practical consequence: on a single-phase home supply the car draws 7.4 kW either way, and the 32A single-phase cable is the correct buy either way.
Skip the 16A cable on both generations. It holds the car at 3.7 kW, which works out at twenty three hours from empty on an Atto 3 Evo and eighteen and a half on the original, where a 32A cable does the same job in eleven and a half hours and nine and a quarter. Our Type 2 to Type 2 cable is stocked in 5m, 10m, 15m and 20m.
Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable comes in 5m and 10m and draws 2.3 kW from an ordinary UK 13A socket, roughly ten miles of range an hour. With 60.5 kWh or 74.8 kWh to fill, treat it as the cable that lives in the boot for a weekend at someone else's house rather than your everyday method. Here is what a 13A socket can and cannot do.
Elsewhere in the range there is the BYD Atto 2, the BYD Sealion 7 and the BYD Seal, or you can browse the full BYD charging cable range.
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW, three phase, standard
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 23 hours | approx. 16 miles | Two nights from empty |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 11 hours 30 mins | approx. 31 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 11 kW (car limited) | 7 hours 45 mins | approx. 46 miles | For 22kW posts and workplaces |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 36 hours 45 mins (approx.) | approx. 10 miles | Backup only |
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW, three phase, standard
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 18 hours 30 mins | approx. 16 miles | Will not finish overnight |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 9 hours 15 mins | approx. 32 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 11 kW (car limited) | 6 hours 15 mins | approx. 47 miles | For 22kW posts and workplaces |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 29 hours 45 mins (approx.) | approx. 10 miles | Backup only |
Range added per hour comes from each generation's WLTP efficiency. Cold weather and fast roads reduce the miles per hour you actually see.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our cables. Every cable comes with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty, and the jacket will survive being driven over, though we would rather you did not make a habit of it.
Protection against pressure
Our cables are safe to use whatever the weather. Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, CE marked, and work from -30°C to +50°C. Type 2 to 3 pin cables are IP67 rated, CE marked and work from -30°C to +60°C.
Protection against temperature
Our cables fit any electric car or plug-in hybrid with a Type 2 inlet, including Audi, BMW, Volvo, Mini, Mercedes, Kia, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Smart and Toyota. Use our car reg checker to confirm your car.
Compatible with all Type 2 cars
A BYD Atto 3 takes a Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable, and the 32A single-phase version is the one to buy. It gives the car 7.4 kW, which is as much as a single-phase British home can supply. The same cable suits the Atto 3 Evo, so a used buyer does not need to know which generation is on the forecourt before ordering.
No. The BYD Atto 3 Evo and the original Atto 3 both take 11 kW on AC through a Type 2 inlet, so one cable covers both and behaves identically in each. The Evo carries the larger 74.8 kWh battery, so a full charge takes about two hours longer on the same cable.
For most BYD Atto 3 owners, no. The car accepts 11 kW at most, so a 22kW cable has nowhere to put the rest. Where three phase is actually installed, the 60.5 kWh Atto 3 fills from empty in about 6 hours 15 minutes instead of 9 hours 15. Plugged into the single-phase supply almost every British house has, that cable performs identically to the 32A single-phase one.
A BYD Atto 3 on a 7 kW home wallbox with a 32A single-phase cable takes 9 hours 15 minutes from empty on the 60.5 kWh battery, and 11 hours 30 minutes on the 74.8 kWh Evo. A larger wallbox will not shorten that. A 22 kW unit on a single-phase house still supplies 7.4 kW, and even on three phase the Atto 3 stops at 11 kW.
Yes, as a spare rather than a routine. A BYD Atto 3 on a 2.3 kW domestic socket gains about ten miles of range an hour, which is fine for an overnight top up at a relative's house but slow going against a 60.5 kWh or 74.8 kWh battery. Keep the 3-pin cable in the boot and do your everyday charging on the wallbox.
10m is where most BYD Atto 3 owners land. The car is 4.46m long and the Evo is much the same, so parking nose in leaves the socket a fair distance from a wall-mounted box. Walk the route the cable will actually take with the car where you normally leave it, allow enough spare that nothing sits under tension, and step up to 15m or 20m for a detached garage or shared parking.
Both cable types are built to live outdoors on a British driveway all year, and our guide sets out what each IP rating actually covers.
The cables carry IEC 62196 Type 2 construction with CE certification, IP55 sealing on the Type 2 to Type 2 and IP67 on the Type 2 to 3-Pin, and a -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin rating. Two year manufacturer's warranty, delivered free next working day in the UK.
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| Type 2 to Type 2 | Type 2 to 3 pin | |
|---|---|---|
| Charges from | A home wallbox or a public charge point | Any standard UK 3 pin socket, no wallbox needed |
| Max power | 3.7 kW at 16A, 7.4 kW at 32A, 22 kW on three phase | 2.4 kW |
| Speed at home | 7.4 kW on a 32A cable. UK homes are single phase, so an 11 kW or 22 kW car still draws 7.4 kW | 2.4 kW |
| Range per hour | About 12 miles at 3.7 kW, 25 miles at 7.4 kW | About 8 miles |
| Weatherproof rating | IP55 | IP67 |
| Temperature | -30°C to +50°C | -30°C to +60°C |
| Built to | IEC 62196-2:2016 2-IIb | IEC 62752:2016 / COR1:2019 |
| Certified | CE | CE |
| Best for | Your everyday charging cable | Backup, and away from home where there is no wallbox |
| Choose this | Select Type 2 to Type 2 for the BYD Atto 3 | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the BYD Atto 3 |
| Full range | All Type 2 to Type 2 cables | All Type 2 to 3 pin cables |
| Connector type | Type 2 to Type 2 (IEC 62196-2:2016 2-IIb, Mennekes) |
| Rated current | 16A or 32A single phase, or 32A three phase |
| Max power | 3.7 kW at 16A, 7.4 kW at 32A, 22 kW on three phase |
| Speed at home | 7.4 kW. UK homes are single phase, so an 11 kW or 22 kW car still draws 7.4 kW |
| Range per hour | About 12 miles at 3.7 kW, 25 miles at 7.4 kW |
| Slower supplies | Fine. Charging runs at the lowest limit of the car, the charge point and the cable, so a 32A cable works normally on a 16A supply |
| Voltage | AC 250V single phase, AC 400V three phase, 50Hz |
| Signal current | 2A at 30V |
| Full range | All Type 2 to Type 2 cables |
| Lengths | 5m, 10m, 15m, 20m |
| Conductors | 16A: 3 x 2.5mm² plus 2 x 0.5mm² 32A single phase: 3 x 6mm² plus 2 x 0.5mm² 32A three phase: 5 x 6mm² plus 1 x 0.5mm² |
| Insulation | XLPO |
| Sheath | TPU |
| Shell | Flame retardant thermoplastic, UL94-V0 |
| Pins | Copper alloy, silver plated |
| Colour | Black cable, green and black connectors |
| Weatherproof rating | IP55 in use |
| Temperature | -30°C to +50°C |
| Mechanical life | Over 1,000 connections |
| Impact | Survives a 1m drop and a 2 tonne vehicle driving over it |
| Plug force | Under 100N |
| Insulation resistance | Over 1,000 MΩ at DC 500V |
| Withstand voltage | 2,500V |
| Contact impedance | 0.5 mΩ maximum |
| Pin temp rise | Under 50K |
| Built to | IEC 62196-2:2016 2-IIb |
| Certified | CE |
| Connector type | Type 2 to 3 pin, BS1363 13A plug |
| Socket needed | Any standard UK 3 pin socket. No wallbox needed |
| Max power | 2.4 kW |
| Current | 6A to 13A, set on the control box |
| Voltage | 230V AC, 50Hz |
| Range per hour | About 8 miles |
| Overnight | About 100 miles in 12 hours |
| Full range | All Type 2 to 3 pin cables |
| Weatherproof rating | IP67 |
| RCD | Built in, Type B |
| Protection | Over and under voltage, overload, short circuit, earth leakage, over temperature and lightning surge |
| Built to | IEC 62752:2016 / COR1:2019 |
| Certified | CE |
| Display | OLED screen: charging time, energy used, live voltage, current and power, and lifetime total |
| Controls | Touch key, LED status light, adjustable current, delay timer |
| Box size | 200 x 90 x 52 mm |
| Weight | Up to 2.1 kg |
| Cooling | Natural air |
| Standby power | Under 0.5 W |
| Connectivity | None. No WiFi, Bluetooth, 4G or Ethernet |
| Lengths | 5m, 10m, 15m |
| Temperature | -30°C to +60°C |
| Humidity | Up to 95% |
| Max altitude | 2,000m |
| Materials | Tempered glass and PC control box |
| Colour | Black |
| In the box | Charging cable only. The premium storage carry bag is sold separately |
| Warranty | 2 year warranty |
| Delivery | Free next working day UK delivery |
| Model and years | Battery | Connector | Max AC charge speed | Cable we recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYD Atto 3 Evo Design RWD, 2026 on | 74.8 kWh | Type 2 | 11 kW, three phase, standard | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
| BYD Atto 3 Evo Excellence AWD, 2026 on | 74.8 kWh | Type 2 | 11 kW, three phase, standard | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
| BYD Atto 3, 2023 to 2026 | 60.5 kWh | Type 2 | 11 kW, three phase, standard | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
Every Atto 3 generation takes the same cable. On a UK single-phase home supply all of them draw 7.4 kW, which our 32A single-phase cable delivers in full. The 32A three-phase cable is only worth buying if you have a genuine three-phase supply, and even then the car caps itself at 11 kW.
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Use our car reg compatibility checker to make sure your getting the right charger for you vehicle.
Cable Type:
How do I Choose?The cable connection depends on what connection type your car accepts. If you don't know, use our handy car reg checker.
Cable Length:
Sizing guideWe offer different length cables to suit your needs, whether you park next to your charger at home or at the office.
Rated Power (Charge Speed):
How do I Choose?Rated power is the fastest the cable can charge. Match it to your car and your charge point. A higher rated cable still works at every lower speed.
Accessory Add-Ons
We offer a range of products to help store and transport your charging cable. Choose from the accessories below:
A charging cable that connects electric vehicles (EVs) with a Type 2 connector to charging points is also equipped with a Type 2 socket. It supports faster charging speeds and is commonly used across Europe for EVs with this standard connection.
This cable allows electric vehicles with a Type 2 socket to charge from a standard UK 3-pin domestic outlet. It provides a slower charge but is useful for home or emergency charging when dedicated charging stations aren't available.
A cable used to extend the reach of a Type 2 charging cable. It's helpful when the existing cable is too short to connect an electric vehicle to the charging point, providing more flexibility in parking.
A fixed charging cable attached to a charging point, designed for electric vehicles with a Type 2 socket. The tethered design eliminates the need to carry a separate cable, offering convenience for regular charging at home or work.
A charging cable that connects electric vehicles with a Type 1 socket to charging points equipped with a Type 2 outlet. This allows EVs with the older Type 1 standard to use more modern charging infrastructure.
This cable enables electric vehicles with a Type 1 connector to charge from a standard UK 3-pin household outlet. It's suitable for slower charging at home when dedicated EV charging points aren't accessible.
A 5M charging cable is the shortest length that we offer. It is a great option if you can park close to the charge point and do not need much length to reach your car.
A 10M charging cable is the most popular length. It allows you to have enough flexibility whilst still being easy enough to move. This is a great option if you cannot park close to the electricity supply.
A 15M charging cable is a great choice if you need some extra flexibility, i.e. get past another car or reach the other end of a driveway. The length of the cable does not affect the charging speed.
A 20M charging cable is the longest cable that we currently offer. 20M reaches the vast majority of locations where you would want to charge your car. Always use one continuous cable. Never join two charging cables together and never charge through an extension lead, because the join is where heat builds up.
The choice if you will charge from a standard UK 3 pin socket. It runs at the most the socket can safely supply, and the control box lets you turn the current down for a slower, gentler charge overnight or on an older circuit.
A 16amp cable will be able to charge at 3.7kW. This is the cheapest product if your car's max charge speed is 3.7kW. If you have two electric cars or are looking to purchase another it might be worth considering a faster charging cable as this could limit charge speeds moving forward.
A 32amp charging cable will be able to charge at 7.4kW, which is the most a single phase UK home supply can deliver. A 32amp cable also charges at every lower speed (for example 16amp, 3.7kW), so it is the right choice if your home charge point is 7.4kW or you mostly charge at home.
A 32amp 3-phase charging cable will be able to charge at all speeds up to 22kW, so the cable never limits your charge speed at home or in public. It is also capable of charging at all lower charge speeds.
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